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Time will tell if a new a new freedom of conscience initiative will last

Will Rome be the new world capital for religious freedom?

Nearly 900 delegates meet in Dominican Republic for seventh world event

IRLA Secretary General John Graz addresses nearly 900 delegates at the 7th World Congress in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 24. The congress is examining the challenges to religious freedom posed by secularism. [photos by Ansel Oliver]

World religious freedom congress opens with call to avoid secular society’s lead

Plans start to reduce North American Division’s contribution in 2013

Robert E. Lemon is treasurer of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Here, he delivers the Treasurer's Report during Spring Meeting at the Adventist Church headquarters on April 18. [photos by Ansel Oliver/ANN]

Adventist leaders to begin shift in tithe-source formula

Executive Committee hears of plans for urban area outreach, Bible reading program

Presidents of each of the 13 world divisions read Genesis chapter 1 to launch the Revived by His Word initiative, a program to motivate church members to read the entire Bible between now and General Conference Session in 2015. Delegates of the denomination’s Executive Committee met for the first day of Spring Meeting on April 17 at the church’s world headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. [photos by Ansel Oliver]

Mission to Cities, Revived by His Word initiatives highlight Spring Meeting opening

Humble beginnings for Beiguan Church; Member donations fund construction

Adventist Church President Ted Wilson greets members of the Beiguan Church during a recent tour of China. The church has grown from 20 members meeting in a home to a 3,000-member community of Adventist believers. [photos: Suk Hee Han]

In China, Adventist believers display spirit of service, sacrifice

Burgeoning growth could mean more resources, infrastructure for mission

In Guatemala, five pastors baptize new Adventist Church members in Lake Atitlan in Panajachel on April 1. The baptisms were part of meetings in which church leaders from throughout Central America met in Guatemala to coordinate mass efforts of sharing the gospel throughout the region. [photo: Libna Stevens/IAD]

In Guatemala, major evangelism push yields thousands of new members

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Mission to Cities, Revived by His Word initiatives highlight Spring Meeting opening

In China, Adventist believers display spirit of service, sacrifice

In Guatemala, major evangelism push yields thousands of new members

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Will Rome be the new world capital for religious freedom?

World religious freedom congress opens with call to avoid secular society’s lead

Adventist leaders to begin shift in tithe-source formula

Mission to Cities, Revived by His Word initiatives highlight Spring Meeting opening

In China, Adventist believers display spirit of service, sacrifice

In Guatemala, major evangelism push yields thousands of new members